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BBC SPORTS HEADLINES

• Australian Open 2019: Simona Halep survives scare to beat Sofia Kenin to advance January 17, 2019
  World number one Simona Halep survives a scare to beat Sofia Kenin and reach the third round of the Australian Open.
• Ireland v England: Dylan Hartley not in squad for Six Nations opener January 17, 2019
  Co-captain Dylan Hartley misses out on England's initial Six Nations squad because of a knee injury.
• Jo Pavey, 45, targets record sixth Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 January 17, 2019
  British distance runner Jo Pavey is targeting a record-equalling sixth Olympic Games next year, when she will be 46.
• Australian Open 2019: Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova progress to third round January 17, 2019
  Elina Svitolina eases into the Australian Open third round but is left feeling awkward after an on-court interview about her relationship with Gael Monfils.
• Manny Pacquiao v Adrien Broner: WBA world champion ready for 70th pro fight January 17, 2019
  Manny Pacquiao says he will prove turning 40 means little when he defends his world title against Adrien Broner on Saturday.
• Premier League: BBC executive Tim Davie turns down chief executive role January 17, 2019
  BBC executive Tim Davie becomes the second person to turn down the chance to be the new head of the Premier League.
• Niki Lauda: Former F1 world champion released from hospital after lung problems January 17, 2019
  Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda is released from a Vienna hospital after treatment for influenza.
• Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa's PowerPoint presentation after 'spying' claims January 17, 2019
  When Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa held a news conference, nobody expected a full PowerPoint presentation.
• FA Cup: Derby's frantic FA Cup win over Southampton in 60 seconds January 17, 2019
  Relive Derby's win on penalties over Southampton in 60 seconds, including VAR controversy, great goals and a bouncing Frank Lampard.
• FA Cup: Southampton 2-2 Derby County (3-5 pens) Highlights January 16, 2019
  Derby come from two goals down before beating Southampton 5-3 on penalties in a thrilling FA Cup third-round replay.